Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155062
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
When she discovers that her sister Roxy, who was kicked out of the house by their father eight years earlier, has become a high-priced New York call girl, Emmie sets out to spy on her sister and learn more about her life.
Forbidden Sister
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155062
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
When she discovers that her sister Roxy, who was kicked out of the house by their father eight years earlier, has become a high-priced New York call girl, Emmie sets out to spy on her sister and learn more about her life.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155062
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
When she discovers that her sister Roxy, who was kicked out of the house by their father eight years earlier, has become a high-priced New York call girl, Emmie sets out to spy on her sister and learn more about her life.
Roxy's Story
Author: Virginia Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471114856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Thrown out of her house because her father can no longer tolerate her constant delinquency, Roxy wanders the streets of New York, living in a flea-bag hotel that required no documentation. Spotted by an "agent" for Madam Brittany, a sophisticated woman who runs a high priced escort service, Roxy is taken into the Madam's "school for escorts" and trains and educates her and sets her up with her own boutique apartment. When Roxy takes her sister in after their parents' death, she doesn't expect it to be for long. Her plan is to get her sister to Paris where she can live with their relatives. But along the way, Roxy's own life becomes complicated when she falls in love with a wealthy young Frenchman while she is on holiday…
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471114856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Thrown out of her house because her father can no longer tolerate her constant delinquency, Roxy wanders the streets of New York, living in a flea-bag hotel that required no documentation. Spotted by an "agent" for Madam Brittany, a sophisticated woman who runs a high priced escort service, Roxy is taken into the Madam's "school for escorts" and trains and educates her and sets her up with her own boutique apartment. When Roxy takes her sister in after their parents' death, she doesn't expect it to be for long. Her plan is to get her sister to Paris where she can live with their relatives. But along the way, Roxy's own life becomes complicated when she falls in love with a wealthy young Frenchman while she is on holiday…
Foxy Roxy
Author: Nancy Martin
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429992735
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Big truck, big dog, big hair. Bad attitude. Roxy Abruzzo, bestseller Nancy Martin's latest creation, is the sexy, streetwise niece of a Pittsburgh crime boss, and she's trying to stay on the straight and narrow . . . most of the time. But now and then temptation is just too much for hot-blooded Roxy. As she prowls the mean streets looking for architectural treasures, she can't help swiping an ancient Greek statue that's not exactly hers. Then the statue's owner, heir to a billion-dollar steel fortune, gets himself killed, and the police investigation sweeps Roxy into a mess that requires all of her wits and wiles to escape. All this plus a dotty grand dame, a slippery lawyer, and an avaricious socialite or two makes for a lethal combination of danger and desperation—with Roxy in the middle. With her wicked sense of humor and a devilishly clever premise, author of the beloved Blackbird Sisters mysteries, Nancy Martin has started another outstanding mystery series with Foxy Roxy.* *(Previously published as Our Lady of Immaculate Deception)
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429992735
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Big truck, big dog, big hair. Bad attitude. Roxy Abruzzo, bestseller Nancy Martin's latest creation, is the sexy, streetwise niece of a Pittsburgh crime boss, and she's trying to stay on the straight and narrow . . . most of the time. But now and then temptation is just too much for hot-blooded Roxy. As she prowls the mean streets looking for architectural treasures, she can't help swiping an ancient Greek statue that's not exactly hers. Then the statue's owner, heir to a billion-dollar steel fortune, gets himself killed, and the police investigation sweeps Roxy into a mess that requires all of her wits and wiles to escape. All this plus a dotty grand dame, a slippery lawyer, and an avaricious socialite or two makes for a lethal combination of danger and desperation—with Roxy in the middle. With her wicked sense of humor and a devilishly clever premise, author of the beloved Blackbird Sisters mysteries, Nancy Martin has started another outstanding mystery series with Foxy Roxy.* *(Previously published as Our Lady of Immaculate Deception)
Roxy's Sequel
Author: Jess Phillips
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557268184
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Roxy's story continues on with her sequel, exploring the further complications created by Roxy choosing Giovanni over Ace, and how life as normal is never possible at the Shangri La Casino, no matter how hard you try. New problems, new destinations, and a few new characters are the result. Sequel to "Roxy's Story," Book 2 in a series.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557268184
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Roxy's story continues on with her sequel, exploring the further complications created by Roxy choosing Giovanni over Ace, and how life as normal is never possible at the Shangri La Casino, no matter how hard you try. New problems, new destinations, and a few new characters are the result. Sequel to "Roxy's Story," Book 2 in a series.
Gator
Author: Lawanda Johnson
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503544370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This is a story about a young girl named Roxy. This free spirited girl got caught up with a Chicago pimp named Gator who led her down a path of pure destruction. Gator pimped all and feared none. Gator was determined to make Roxy his goldmine. Gator caused havoc and may ham everywhere he went. Roxy became someone she never thought she would. Roxy found herself in fear of her life so much that she had to fight for it. Gator single handedly destroyed Roxys whole world. Roxy began to walk Gators walk and talk Gators talk. Even when Gator wasnt around he haunted Roxy every step of the way. Although Gator was in full control, Roxy was no easy target. Gator will have to put all of his pimping skills on the line to tame Roxy. Because shes one tough cookie!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503544370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This is a story about a young girl named Roxy. This free spirited girl got caught up with a Chicago pimp named Gator who led her down a path of pure destruction. Gator pimped all and feared none. Gator was determined to make Roxy his goldmine. Gator caused havoc and may ham everywhere he went. Roxy became someone she never thought she would. Roxy found herself in fear of her life so much that she had to fight for it. Gator single handedly destroyed Roxys whole world. Roxy began to walk Gators walk and talk Gators talk. Even when Gator wasnt around he haunted Roxy every step of the way. Although Gator was in full control, Roxy was no easy target. Gator will have to put all of his pimping skills on the line to tame Roxy. Because shes one tough cookie!
Roxy's Betrayal
Author: Sherri Lupton Hollister
Publisher: Dragonfly River Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Roxy is no one's idea of a hero but she is their only hope. To her family she is the spoiled youngest daughter, a screw up and a bit of a con artist. In high school she was voted most likely to steal your boyfriend. Boys remembered her bra size but rarely her name. With dreams of being a big Hollywood star, she couldn't get out of Leeward fast enough. But after meeting her sister's daughter everything changes. To save her niece from sex traffickers, Roxy must tap into her acting skills and convince everyone she is the self-centered diva they all believe her to be. A man accused of murder, a former Leeward Police officer, Jorge Claudio's second chance at freedom is threatened when he hooks up with Roxanne Harrell. No matter that she makes him feel like a hero, following her may land him in prison or the morgue. But he can't resist temptation. Dark small town family drama, steamy romantic suspense thriller
Publisher: Dragonfly River Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Roxy is no one's idea of a hero but she is their only hope. To her family she is the spoiled youngest daughter, a screw up and a bit of a con artist. In high school she was voted most likely to steal your boyfriend. Boys remembered her bra size but rarely her name. With dreams of being a big Hollywood star, she couldn't get out of Leeward fast enough. But after meeting her sister's daughter everything changes. To save her niece from sex traffickers, Roxy must tap into her acting skills and convince everyone she is the self-centered diva they all believe her to be. A man accused of murder, a former Leeward Police officer, Jorge Claudio's second chance at freedom is threatened when he hooks up with Roxanne Harrell. No matter that she makes him feel like a hero, following her may land him in prison or the morgue. But he can't resist temptation. Dark small town family drama, steamy romantic suspense thriller
Return to Me
Author: Robin Lee Hatcher
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0310541549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
When Roxy Burke left home for Nashville, she swore she wouldn’t come back until she was a star. But it’s desperation that drives this prodigal back to her family, and no one is prepared for what happens next.Roxy has crashed and burned. She’s squandered an inheritance, lived a wild life, and wasted her talent. Desperate and ashamed, she now must return to her father and sister, neither of whom she’s talked to in seven years.Roxy’s father welcomes his daughter with love and tenderness. But his easy acceptance is hard on Roxy’s sister. After years of being the dutiful daughter, Elena feels resentment and anger toward her wayward sister.Even more problematic is the reaction of Roxy’s former boyfriend. Once a rebel, Wyatt has given his life to Christ and plans to enter the ministry. He and Elena are engaged, but Roxy’s return raises questions that could mean the end of Elena’s perfect future.The Burke family faces the return of the prodigal and must reach out for healing. Will they each be able to accept God’s grace?
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0310541549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
When Roxy Burke left home for Nashville, she swore she wouldn’t come back until she was a star. But it’s desperation that drives this prodigal back to her family, and no one is prepared for what happens next.Roxy has crashed and burned. She’s squandered an inheritance, lived a wild life, and wasted her talent. Desperate and ashamed, she now must return to her father and sister, neither of whom she’s talked to in seven years.Roxy’s father welcomes his daughter with love and tenderness. But his easy acceptance is hard on Roxy’s sister. After years of being the dutiful daughter, Elena feels resentment and anger toward her wayward sister.Even more problematic is the reaction of Roxy’s former boyfriend. Once a rebel, Wyatt has given his life to Christ and plans to enter the ministry. He and Elena are engaged, but Roxy’s return raises questions that could mean the end of Elena’s perfect future.The Burke family faces the return of the prodigal and must reach out for healing. Will they each be able to accept God’s grace?
Forbidden Sister
Author: Virginia Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471114872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
I had every reason to hate her, my forbidden sister. She was like someone who had died but wouldn't stay buried . . . Emmie Wilcox was only six when her older sister, Roxy, was thrown out of their New York City apartment. Their stern father's military-style rules left no room for rebellion, and Roxy was as defiant as Emmie-now an outstanding student at a private school-is compliant: a perfect daughter, une fille parfaite, as her Parisian-born mother lovingly calls her. Two sisters, total opposites-yet Emmie is secretly obsessed with the mystery surrounding Roxy: What had she done? Where is she now? And is there a hidden side to Emmie that resembles Roxy's spiteful nature? Knowing only that Roxy is a highly paid escort to the city's wealthiest men, Emmie goes behind her father's back to track down the sister she fears, despises, and inexplicably clings to . . . and whose influence might run deeper than Emmie ever imagined.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471114872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
I had every reason to hate her, my forbidden sister. She was like someone who had died but wouldn't stay buried . . . Emmie Wilcox was only six when her older sister, Roxy, was thrown out of their New York City apartment. Their stern father's military-style rules left no room for rebellion, and Roxy was as defiant as Emmie-now an outstanding student at a private school-is compliant: a perfect daughter, une fille parfaite, as her Parisian-born mother lovingly calls her. Two sisters, total opposites-yet Emmie is secretly obsessed with the mystery surrounding Roxy: What had she done? Where is she now? And is there a hidden side to Emmie that resembles Roxy's spiteful nature? Knowing only that Roxy is a highly paid escort to the city's wealthiest men, Emmie goes behind her father's back to track down the sister she fears, despises, and inexplicably clings to . . . and whose influence might run deeper than Emmie ever imagined.
Roxy's Story
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451651007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The thrilling sequel to Forbidden Sister, featuring a high-priced escort whose goal is to reunite her sister with their relatives, but instead finds unexpected love. Roxy Wilcox has always been rebellious and defiant—the exact opposite of her sweet, obedient younger sister, Emmie. After sixteen years of trying to discipline Roxy, their father snaps—and kicks her out of their Manhattan town house. Alone in the city, Roxy is determined to make it big and show them all...but how? A chance meeting with a stranger opens the door to a whole new life when he introduces her to the tantalizing world of high-class escorts, where Roxy will be taught how to walk, talk, and dress to seduce. She will be pampered, polished, and perfected in the art of satisfying the world’s wealthiest men, and the rewards surpass Roxy’s most extravagant dreams. But when a shattering tragedy reunites Roxy and Emmie, will the secrets shared between sisters bind them together—or tear them apart forever?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451651007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The thrilling sequel to Forbidden Sister, featuring a high-priced escort whose goal is to reunite her sister with their relatives, but instead finds unexpected love. Roxy Wilcox has always been rebellious and defiant—the exact opposite of her sweet, obedient younger sister, Emmie. After sixteen years of trying to discipline Roxy, their father snaps—and kicks her out of their Manhattan town house. Alone in the city, Roxy is determined to make it big and show them all...but how? A chance meeting with a stranger opens the door to a whole new life when he introduces her to the tantalizing world of high-class escorts, where Roxy will be taught how to walk, talk, and dress to seduce. She will be pampered, polished, and perfected in the art of satisfying the world’s wealthiest men, and the rewards surpass Roxy’s most extravagant dreams. But when a shattering tragedy reunites Roxy and Emmie, will the secrets shared between sisters bind them together—or tear them apart forever?
Le Divorce
Author: Diane Johnson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448103134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Set in Paris, LE DIVORCE is an alluring and elegant comedy of love and divorce French-style. Isabel Walker, a young, not-so-innocent, American abroad, arrives in Paris to find that her sister's French husband ('the frog prince') has just walked out. While Isabel embarks on her own sentimental education - seduced by gourmet food, antiques, existentialism and an older man - her sister's marriage disintergrates into bitter Franco-American wrangles over money, titles and a mysterious painting. With a sharp tongue and an ironic eye for the foibles of the Parisian bourgeoisie, the French art world and American ex-patriots, Isabel is a collector of experience, even those she can't control. Comedy veers suddenly close to tragedy as passionate jealousy, self-interest and artistic intrigue interweave.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448103134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Set in Paris, LE DIVORCE is an alluring and elegant comedy of love and divorce French-style. Isabel Walker, a young, not-so-innocent, American abroad, arrives in Paris to find that her sister's French husband ('the frog prince') has just walked out. While Isabel embarks on her own sentimental education - seduced by gourmet food, antiques, existentialism and an older man - her sister's marriage disintergrates into bitter Franco-American wrangles over money, titles and a mysterious painting. With a sharp tongue and an ironic eye for the foibles of the Parisian bourgeoisie, the French art world and American ex-patriots, Isabel is a collector of experience, even those she can't control. Comedy veers suddenly close to tragedy as passionate jealousy, self-interest and artistic intrigue interweave.